Taking Risks in Hockey
Taking Risks in Hockey: Good or Bad? Is taking risks in hockey a good thing? It’s a great question that many hockey parents ask. Can taking risks set them apart from other players at a young age? Or, can coaches…
Social Media’s Impact on Youth Hockey
Social Media’s Impact on Youth Hockey Let’s face it: today is a difficult era for kids to grow up. The impact of social media and smartphones has provided problems that many of us never had in our youth. While the…
Arrive in Style: Should Youth Players Dress Formally to Games?
We’ve all seen our favorite NHL players wearing nice, tailored suits before the start of each game. Most NHL teams have a formal dress code for players before and after games. Why? There is a belief that dressing in a…
Playing Spring & Summer Hockey
This is a question we get asked frequently here at Tim Turk Hockey and we understand why. We know that kids love to play hockey all year round. It’s easy enough for kids to just strap on their skates and…
Coaches Moving Up Levels: What To Expect
Coaching minor/Youth hockey is an incredibly fulfilling and satisfying experience. This is especially true in places where youth hockey is engrained into society and is such a popular sport for young children to play. It takes countless volunteer hours and…
4 Things That Should Change In Youth/Minor Hockey
Hockey has been a rite of passage for so many of us in our youth and will always be something we cherish as a part of our childhood. But that doesn’t mean the minor hockey experience is perfect. We should…
Safety on the Ice
As with any parent, safety on the ice is the most important thing on our minds. Hockey is an incredible game for developing athleticism, forging relationships, and building confidence. At times, it can also be dangerous, especially if there is…
5 Mistakes That Could Cost Your Team The Game
Top 5 Mistakes That Could Cost Your Team the Game Whether you play hockey at the novice level or in the NHL, no player ever wants to make a mistake that could cost your team the game. Hockey is one…
How to Foster Healthy Competition with Players
In young children, fostering a healthy spirit of competition can be a tricky task. It is a fine line between being overly competitive and not finding the motivation to compete when playing sports. This is not just an issue for…
Do’s and Don’ts for New Hockey Parents
So Your Kid is Interested in Hockey, What Next? It can be an exciting time for you as a parent, especially growing up in Canada where hockey is religion. But how do you approach this situation without overwhelming your kids?…
